Is Float Trust, The Float, Float a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Float Trust, The Float, Float as a registered charity (number SC048712) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Float Trust, The Float, Float's charity number?

Float Trust, The Float, Float's charity number is SC048712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048712?

Search SC048712 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Float Trust, The Float, Float have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Float Trust, The Float, Float. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Float Trust, The Float, Float?

Float Trust, The Float, Float's website listed in our register data is http://www.float.scot. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Float Trust, The Float, Float registered as a charity?

Float Trust, The Float, Float was entered on the register on 20 September 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048712SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Float Trust, The Float, Float

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Float Trust, The Float, Float is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Float Trust, The Float, Float?

Registered charity number: SC048712
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.float.scot

Quick answer

Float Trust, The Float, Float (number SC048712) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Float Trust, The Float, Float do?

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The prevention and relief of poverty in Scotland by providing grants, items, and support to individuals in need. and 4.2 To provide support, financial or otherwise, to charities and other organisations which share aims comparable to 4.1.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Float Trust, The Float, Float

Answers Float Trust, The Float, Float gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2020, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 September 2018
Also known as: Float Trust SCIO
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Float Trust, The Float, Float registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Float Trust, The Float, Float yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Float Trust, The Float, Float. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Float Trust, The Float, Float?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Float Trust, The Float, Float a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Float Trust, The Float, Float as a registered charity (number SC048712) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Float Trust, The Float, Float's charity number?: Float Trust, The Float, Float's charity number is SC048712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048712?: Search SC048712 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Float Trust, The Float, Float do?: The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The prevention and relief of poverty in Scotland by providing grants, items, and support to individuals in need. and 4.2 To provide support, financial or otherwise, to charities and other organisations which share aims comparable to 4.1.
Does Float Trust, The Float, Float have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Float Trust, The Float, Float. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Float Trust, The Float, Float?: Float Trust, The Float, Float's website listed in our register data is http://www.float.scot. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Float Trust, The Float, Float registered as a charity?: Float Trust, The Float, Float was entered on the register on 20 September 2018.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.